South Atlantic Medal Association 1982
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Petty Officer Aircrewman
HMS Glamorgan
Colin, from Wyke Regis in Dorset was born on 31st March 1949.
He died when HMS Glamorgan was damaged by a land-launched Exocet missile on the Stanley gunline on 12th June 1982.
Personal information courtesy of www.roll-of-honour.com
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Fondly remembered every day. I joined with Colin at Ganges in 64 . Blake 8 mess. Went to part 2 U/C and thence to Minerva, frequently bumping into each other. Sadly missed and always in my thoughts together with his shipmates KIA.
Buck Ryan
Sunset on the 12th June 1982, at position 51° 50.5’S 053° 31.2’W
Family and friends are encouraged to contribute.
We will add information to this memorial as we receive it.
If you have a photo, an anecdote, or simply to say you remember him, we will be very pleased to hear from you, so please contact the sama office at [email protected]
In 2022, as part of the 40th Anniversary commemorations, geographical features were identified and named after the fallen of 1982. VICKERS POINT is a prominent point at the west entrance to Roy Cove Creek.
It is in position
51° 33′ 44.05″ S, 060° 24′ 19.93″ W
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